Support resources

On this page you can download or be signposted to various resources that may be helpful to support you

 

General information for victims of crime

• General support information for victims of crime
• General information on your rights as a victim of crime 
• Victim Information Pack
• Information and advice on the impact of crime (leaflet)
• Information on the criminal justice system (leaflet)
• Victims' Code information leaflet and Code of Practice (gov.uk)
• Advice for victims of crime abroad (gov.uk)
• The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) pays compensation to people physically or mentally injured because of a violent crime in England, Scotland or Wales, or in an act of terror abroad 
• There is temporary financial support available through the government for people in England and Wales who have had to time off low-paid work because they have been the victim of a violent crime 
• The Citizens Advice Bureau have lots of useful advice for victims of crime including finding free or affordable legal help
• Crown Prosecution Service easy read leaflet for victims of crime 
• Crown Prosecution Service easy read leaflet for victims of rape or serious sexual assault
• Restorative Justice leaflets - Restorative Justice gives victims the chance to meet or communicate with their offender to explain the real impact of the crime committed against them
• Catch22 have a Victim Resource Hub which provides a wide range of free self-help resources
• Life-Stuff is a website with facts and advice for young adults with information on key topics including spiking, domestic violence and sexual abuse and general mental health support

 

 Crime specific advice and information

• Information and resources for victims of Domestic Abuse
• ASB Help provides extensive information and advice for victims of anti-social behaviour (ASB)
• Information for victims of burglary (leaflet)
• The FGM Helpline is a free anonymous helpline providing advice and support if you're worried a child is at risk of, or has already had, FGM
• Report Fraud: national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime as well as information on protecting yourself and your devices 
• Karma Nirvana run a helpline for indivduals experiencing Honour Based Abuse or facing a forced marriage
• The charity Unseen runs the UK Modern Slavery and exploitation helpline and has online resources for advice on abuse, exploitation or Modern Slavery to help spot the signs and report any concerns 
  
• The Survivors Trust run a national helpline for survivors of rape or sexual abuse and violence aged 16 and above
  
• Brake provides support and practical advice for individuals bereaved or seriously injured by road traffic collisions
• Stamp out Spiking has online resources and reporting advice for victims of spiking
• The Suzy Lamplugh Trust provide practical advice and emotional support for victims of stalking through the National Stalking Helpline
• The UK Safer Internet Centre has advice for young people, parents, and carers about various online harms including online child sexual abuse, sextortion and cyberflashing
• The Revenge Porn Helpline offers advice and support to adult victims of intimate image abuse (also known as revenge porn) including the reporting and removal of content

• Which? have a page with information on how you can seek to get your money back if you have been victim to fraud

   

   

More support and advice organisations (local and national) for various crime types can be found via our Service Directory

Self care information and advice 

• Self-care advice for victims (leaflet) 
• Self-care advice on how to improve your sleep (poster)
• Coping strategies for victims (leaflet)

• The NHS has a collection of resources on Mindfulness

• Victim Support booklet on how to get better sleep after you have experienced a crime 

Mental Health Support